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    "description": "ST. Johns Senior Secondary School in Meerut Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 1-12. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n- Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n- Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n- Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n- Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n- Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n- Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n- Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
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  "descriptionText": "ST. Johns Senior Secondary School in Meerut Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a School Counsellor to join its academic team for grades 1-12. The school offers a collaborative environment, structured mentoring for new joiners, and access to modern teaching resources.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school curriculum and board guidelines.\n• Assess student progress through classwork, assignments and periodic tests, and provide timely feedback.\n• Collaborate with fellow teachers and coordinators on curriculum planning and inter-disciplinary activities.\n• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress, behaviour and areas for support.\n• Participate in staff development, school events and co-curricular activities.\n\nWe are looking for candidates who:\n• Hold the qualifications required for the role (see qualifications section).\n• Have 2–10 years of relevant experience.\n• Communicate clearly in English (and Hindi/regional language where relevant).\n• Are patient, dependable and student-focused.\n\nCompensation is offered in the range of INR 3,20,000–6,40,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Interested candidates can apply directly through this listing; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a demo class and interview.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step in as Counsellor to build a school culture where students actually know how — and where — to ask for help.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "Screen for socio-emotional and academic concerns.",
    "Support transition years (admissions, board years, transitions out).",
    "Coach teachers on classroom wellbeing strategies.",
    "Run parent workshops on adolescent wellbeing and digital safety.",
    "Coordinate referrals to external mental-health professionals."
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    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a School Counsellor",
      "body": "Run individual and group counselling, screen for socio-emotional concerns, support career guidance and partner with parents on student wellbeing."
    }
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  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?",
      "a": "School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a School Counsellor interview?",
      "a": "Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to \"Interview questions & answers\" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for School Counsellor roles in Meerut Nagar."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school."
    }
  ]
}